Gated, prestigious Chorley New Road location with private driveway and electric gates
Five bedrooms across three floors; principal suite with dressing room and private balcony
Open-plan kitchen with granite worktops and Belling range; utility room
Detached double garage with remote doors and EV charger; ample parking
Sun-facing raised decking and generous rear garden; scope to extend
Leasehold with 837 years remaining; chain free
Built 1930–1949; cavity walls assumed uninsulated and glazing install date unknown
Council tax described as quite expensive; EPC rating C
Set behind electric gates on prestigious Chorley New Road, this spacious five-bedroom detached house offers flexible family living across three floors. The principal suite occupies the full width of the first floor and includes a dressing room, large en suite bathroom and a private balcony terrace – a quiet spot for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The home's social heart is a large open-plan kitchen with granite worktops and a Belling range, flowing to dining and living areas with French doors onto sun-trap decking.
Practical family features include three reception rooms, a utility room, substantial built-in storage, and generous off-street parking leading to a detached double garage with remote doors and an EV charger. With about 2,850 sq ft of accommodation, the layout suits growing families who need separate zones for work, study and play. The property is within walking distance of highly regarded local schools and offers easy access to Lostock station and the M61.
There are a few matters buyers should note. The home is leasehold with 837 years remaining; council tax is described as quite expensive. The house dates from the 1930s–1940s, has cavity walls (assumed uninsulated) and double glazing of unknown install date, so buyers seeking the highest energy efficiency may want to budget for insulation or glazing improvements. The EPC rating is C.
Overall this is a substantial, characterful family home on a large plot with scope to extend or modernise. It’s chain-free and positioned in a very affluent, low-crime area, making it attractive for buyers prioritising schools, space and long-term potential.
